- Social anxiety support
- ACT and client-centred
- Speaks four languages
About Maria
Maria Khan is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with five years of experience. She works with people who find stress and anxiety hard to manage, including social anxiety and phobia, and supports those facing grief, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. Maria speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and offers work to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.
In sessions she keeps conversation straightforward and practical. She listens to what matters most, then uses a mix of approaches to help build coping skills and clearer thinking. Conversations can cover how anxious thoughts feel in the body, practical steps to manage panic, or ways to rebuild routine after loss.
Maria draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. She also uses client-centred ideas to make space for the person’s own goals and timing. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas can be brought in where they fit the person’s needs and preferences.
Typical work includes planning small steps for social situations, practising techniques to reduce panic, and talking through patterns that have built up over time. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, eating concerns, obsessive thoughts and relationship stress. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.
Practical details are arranged through the booking process. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, readers are invited to use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, and focuses on small actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for social anxiety, panic and avoidance. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person’s own goals and pace, with the counsellor following what the client brings and reflecting it back in straightforward language.Maria treats finding the right approach as a joint process. She will discuss which methods might help, try out different ideas, and adjust based on how the client responds. The choice of approach is collaborative and based on goals, preferences and what feels most useful in practice.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce time spent travelling, or let someone choose a quieter setting for a short check-in. Some approaches involve talking and practical exercises, while hypnotherapy draws on guided relaxation and psychodynamic ideas look at longer-term patterns. Discuss format and timing when you schedule to find what fits your life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, social anxiety and phobia, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and related issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Work often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods, with hypnotherapy or psychodynamic ideas when suitable.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with cost varying by location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.